This 8-week Chinese language and culture summer program, organized by Sichuan University, combines classes on intensive Chinese language, history, and social sciences with visits and field trips in Chengdu and to other nearby sites. Students are able to immerse themselves in Chinese language study and the culture of southwest China. The program also provides an opportunity for Harvard students to interact with other international and local students at Sichuan University.

Eligibility: All returning Harvard degree students may apply to the program and no knowledge of Chinese is required.

Funding: Free tuition, food and housing on campus will be provided by Sichuan University. Funding is available from the Harvard China Fund for international airfare.

How to Apply

One-page essay explaining your interest in participating in this program

Unofficial transcript

One recommendation letter, preferably from a professor, language teacher, proctor or resident tutor

Please submit all application materials through CARAT, Harvard's centralized application tool, and select the funding source Harvard China Fund - Student Internship Program. While all efforts should be made to submit the recommendation letter through CARAT, if your recommender is unable to access CARAT, please have them send their letter directly to Caitlin Keliher at ckeliher@fas.harvard.edu or:

Caitlin Keliher

Harvard China Fund

CGIS S125

1730 Cambridge St.

Cambridge, MA 02138

Harvard Extension School students who are unable to access CARAT may apply by directly submitting all materials listed above to Caitlin Keliher.

Please contact Caitlin Keliher at ckeliher@fas.harvard.edu or 617-496-3982 if you have any questions.